Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield, with Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai delivering a breathtaking free-kick late in the game to seal all three points for the Reds. The crucial win ensured that the defending champions maintained their perfect start to the Premier League campaign, making it three consecutive victories from three matches played so far this season.
The highly anticipated clash began with an early setback for Arsenal as star defender William Saliba was forced off with an injury just four minutes into the contest. Already missing winger Bukayo Saka due to fitness concerns, Mikel Arteta’s side faced a difficult challenge in keeping pace with the high-intensity game at Anfield. Despite these hurdles, the Gunners showcased impressive defensive resilience and tactical discipline, frustrating Liverpool for much of the encounter and limiting their clear-cut chances in front of goal.
For long spells, it appeared that Arsenal’s defensive setup would be enough to secure them at least a point, but the breakthrough eventually came when Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up in spectacular fashion. With just under 10 minutes left on the clock, the Hungarian international unleashed a thunderous 32-yard strike from a free-kick. The ball swerved and dipped past goalkeeper David Raya, leaving him rooted to the spot, and sent the Anfield crowd into raptures. It was a moment of pure quality that once again highlighted Szoboszlai’s technical brilliance and ability to deliver in high-pressure moments.
The strike not only handed Liverpool a deserved victory but also marked the first goal Arsenal have conceded in the league this season. The result extended the Gunners’ struggles at Anfield, as they are yet to record a league win at the stadium under Arteta’s management. For Arne Slot, it was another important step in his managerial journey at Liverpool, keeping the Reds firmly on course as early title contenders.
With nine points from three games, Liverpool now sit at the top of the Premier League table, underlining their intent to defend their crown. Meanwhile, Arsenal will need to regroup quickly, particularly with mounting injury concerns threatening to derail their strong start to the campaign.